Christmas Shopping.

Today I was making a list for my trip to target tomorrow. This time of year the mall is so packed you have to plan these things in advance. My goal is to go while most people are at work and hit the key areas with military precision to get out un-coughed-on and without punching someone. 

In the midst of the mundane, it occurred to me that we are essentially shopping for a new life right now. At least once per day I "test drive" a new location in my head. This is generally how it goes:

What would the weather be like? Will I be sporting a parka, or sweating it up in a tank top? What amenities does it offer? Will I be spending my weekends at theaters and museums, or partaking in outdoor activities? How about weekend trips? What's within driving distance? Part of the reason we are moving is to cultivate more entertainment in our lives. What would our careers look like there? We want to go somewhere that offers opportunities for both of us, and decent salary projection (thank you Google). 

The reality of the situation is that my husband is entering a specialized career field. Ultimately, his job will dictate where we end up. The unknown is frustrating. I am an avid planner so not being able to visualize what the next year will hold is scary. At the same time I am empowered in the belief that we are handing our path over to God. Not fighting it. Trusting that he has a plan for us. I have no doubt we can make a happy home no matter where He leads us. Don't get me wrong, I'm horribly impatient (just ask my husband the month leading up to my birthday :) and will be a hot mess till we actually have a location nailed down. But in the meantime, the endless possibilities are fun to try on. 


-M